This was my view on the way to work this morning. I always look forward to turning on to this road. Some people may wonder why. It's been under construction for months now. The power plant in the background is outlined by electric lines are less than captivating to most. However, that is not what I see. I look to the sky and if you look closely, you can see the lake dead ahead. See it? If not, that's okay. It's quite clear on my commute and this site is often the most beautiful part of my day. At first I didn't think so. When I first moved here after getting married, I got hung up on the traffic and the construction and all the man made things surrounding me. This was unfamiliar from where I grew up and it didn't feel like home. Over the course of two and half years, instead of focusing on the unfamiliar, I narrowed in on what was, the lake ahead of me, the sky above me. I am now comforted at this sight every morning.
It made me think of a verse shared at our Monday workout this week. The verse was Philippians 4:8. Do you know it? It says, "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." It's amazing how my focus shifting on my morning drive has changed a commute from a foreign stressful sight, to a glimpse of home and comfort. This week, as I recognized the shift in my focus at this view, I wondered what other things could change in my life if I spend time focusing only on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable. I think just like this view, I'd get past the ugly man made things of Earth, and take comfort in the glimpses of my Eternal home that come shining through. This is my new challenge for the weeks ahead and hope you can take it on too!
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AuthorI am someone who loves to write. I like to think and be creative. I was encouraged by my husband to write more and so this is me writing. Hope you find something of value in these words. Archives
December 2019
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